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49ers agreed to terms with OG Brandon Fusco, formerly of the Vikings.

Now that the draft is over, veterans like Fusco should start finding homes. Fusco visited the Patriots ahead of the draft after being released by the Vikings. A 64-game starter in Minnesota the previous five seasons, Fusco will provide experienced depth and should compete for a starting job in the Bay. Mon, May 1, 2017 11:47:00 AM

Released by the Vikings in February, this is the first blurb we've had on Fusco since he was cut. The 28-year-old has started 64 games over the past five seasons and would bring quality depth to any team he joins. Fusco had a bad 2016, grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 62 guard out of 77 qualifiers. Wed, Apr 26, 2017 12:29:00 PM

The move saves Minnesota $3.2 million in cap space. Fusco's release was inevitable after flopping in his return to right guard this past season. He earned PFF's No. 62 grade out of 77 qualified guards and sat out two of the last three games with a concussion. Fusco had three years left on his deal but none of that money was guaranteed. The Vikings also parted ways with G/T Mike Harris. Fri, Feb 10, 2017 03:43:00 PM

The Vikings can save $3.2 million in cap room from releasing RG Brandon Fusco.

Fusco has three years left on the $25 million extension he signed in 2014. Coming off a down season, there's a strong chance he'll be cut or restructured. Fusco was a bottom-15 guard at PFF, struggling mostly in pass protection. He also dealt with concussion issues, missing two of Minnesota's final three games. Sat, Feb 4, 2017 02:39:00 PM

There was some concern over Garcon's status as a 31-year-old coming off a neck injury. He's expected to be cleared for the 49ers' offseason program and isn't a cut candidate despite a $9M-plus cap number. Garcon was on pace for a 1,000-yard season before going down in Week 8. With a full year as the No. 1 receiver in a Jimmy Garoppolo offense, Garcon's stock is on the rise entering 2018.

It means Brown will miss all of OTAs. Brown had been playing through a torn labrum since November, but the 49ers wanted to get started on his rehab as soon as possible. Brown will need to avoid setbacks to be ready for training camp.